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Taking a Pilates class in Edinburgh with Ethelinda Lashley-Scott could be your first step on the road to a healthier, stronger and fitter body, regardless of your age, current state of health or fitness. As a holistic exercise system, Pilates enhances physical and mental well-being through a progressive series of movements which are designed to develop core strength, grace, posture, flexibility, muscular strength, endurance, balance and coordination. Practitioners find Pilates training reduces stress, elevates and stabilises mood, improves breathing, lowers blood pressure and tones muscles.
Edinburgh Pilates is fortunate to have the services of Ethelinda Lashley-Scott who, as a former professional dancer, is able to offer her expertise in movement and personal training as well as being a qualified Pilates instructor. Ethelinda specialises in using Pilates to assist the elderly and also offers pre and postnatal sessions as well as general fitness, core strength and stability work, and Pilates dance training.
As a Pilates instructor, Ethelinda also offers classes which cater for all, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners.
Classes may also take place in different venues for differing social groups. Corporate Pilates sessions are gaining popularity, as employers see the benefits of Pilates as a means of reducing stress and improving overall well-being amongst staff. One-to-one sessions with Ethelinda allow an individually tailored program of Pilates training in the comfort of your own home following a thorough assessment of your posture and specific requirements.
!Why Choose Us?
The Pilates Room remains the best mobile hub for all Pilates disciplines, where everyone can benefit from a structured programme of exercise designed to improve physical and mental health.
With Pilates packages available to suit all budgets and needs, now is the time to book yourself onto a course that is right for you!
About Pilates
Originally developed in Germany by Joseph Pilates during the early 20th century, pilates has gained in popularity in recent years and today includes elements of yoga, modern dance and gymnastics, with the use of mats, gym balance balls, small weights, exercise bands and yoga blocks to help practitioners improve their strength and suppleness. Emphasis is placed on the use of correct breathing techniques and the engagement of core abdominal muscles to control each movement.
Joseph Pilates was a sickly child who suffered from, asthma, rickets and rheumatic fever, and so he dedicated his earlier life to improving his physical strength. He was introduced to gymnastics and body building via his father, Heinrich, and further to jiu-jitsu and boxing.
